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Your entire personality is made up of many different traits. For the most part, they work in harmony together to make you who you are. However, everyone has one trait that dominates all the others. It makes all the final decisions and it's probably the thing that most people think of when they think of you.

Instead of making you go through an intense psychological interview to determine your most dominant trait, we thought it would be more fun to see how you respond to certain situations. It's only after we see your instincts and your gut reflex that we will be able to clearly see your most dominant personality trait.

Once you read the situation we have put you in, take a second to listen to your inner voice. Then, choose the response that your inner voice recommends. Try not to overthink any of the situations. Your purest response is the thing that will give away the trait with veto power over all the others.

Are you more agreeable than you are open? After we put you through the situation wringer, we will be able to tell you. After that, getting your dominant trait in line is up to you!

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A child will not stop kicking the back of your seat on a flight. What do you do?

I give the kid a snack.

I remember being that small and ignore it.

I tell the kid to knock it off.

I politely ask to be moved.

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You are hiking and you stumble upon a rattlesnake. What is your reaction?

I slowly back away.

I need a diaper.

I get a stick and move it.

I call 911 in case it bites me.

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Your neighbor drops their groceries. What do you do?

I would get a bag from my place.

I would help pick them up.

I would ask if they are OK.

I would go inside before they see me.

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You walk into a meeting with toilet paper on your shoe. What do you say?

"I've come dressed for the occasion."

"I thought we could use this."

"I'm trying to start a new trend."

"Oh, dear. I have to go home now."

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You find a stray dog on your porch. What do you do next?

I give it some food.

I try to find its owner.

I tell it to go away.

I check it for rabies.

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Your neighbors are having an all-nighter and keeping you awake. How do you handle it?

I ask them to quiet down.

I ignore it.

I go over and beat on the door.

I call the police.

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You see someone shoplifting. How do you react?

I tell the manager.

I would call the police.

I confront them.

I mind my business.

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A friend asks you to help them move. Do you?

It depends on how much stuff they have.

Of course, I do.

I would pretend to be out of town.

I would explain that I'm not equipped to help move.

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Your boss asks you to fire someone. How do you handle it?

I let my boss handle it.

I tell them to get out.

I plead for their job.

I handle it as nicely as I can.

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You find out that you've won the lottery. What is the first thing you do?

I would call my partner.

I would quit my job.

I would call a news conference.

I would faint.

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Your friend's dog is so excited to see you that it pees on you. How do you react?

I get a paper towel.

I laugh it off.

I curse the dog.

I take a shower.

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You wake up on a deserted island. What do you do first?

I would enjoy the view.

I would look for shelter.

I would scream at the sky.

I would have a nervous breakdown.

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You are asked to give a public speech. How do you feel?

Proud

Willing

Stoked

Petrified

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One of your coworkers ate your lunch. How do you handle it?

I leave a note.

I assume they need it.

I send out a company-wide memo.

I lace the next lunch with laxatives.

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You find yourself with a bonus day off. What do you do?

I stay home and clean.

I go out with friends.

I go shopping.

I catch up on sleep.

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Your ex shows up at a party. Do you leave?

No, I stay and say hello.

I say hello and make an exit.

I tell my ex to beat it.

I slip out the back door.

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Your best friend is having twins. How do you react?

I'm excited for her.

I'm jealous.

I tell her it's too many kids.

I thank the stars it's not me.

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Your server brings the wrong dinner. How do you handle it?

I quietly ask for the correct meal.

I try the new meal.

I let the whole room know.

I ask for the manager.

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You have a steamy dream about your boss. What do you do when you wake up?

You find a hair on your pizza. What do you do?

You see someone cutting their toenails at the airport. What do you do?

I find another place to sit.

I think they lead a busy life.

I tell them that it's nasty.

I call security.

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You lose a board game. How do you react?

I congratulate the winner.

I sulk a little.

I flip the board over and stomp off.

I never play the game again.

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